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Originally Posted by CP 1///M
I was told to spend a bit close to 5 minutes at idle strictly because the oil takes way longer to warm while driving due to the oil cooler. But most of the time I used this modified routine...
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There should be a thermostat in the oil filter housing that blocks off flow to the oil cooler until the oil reaches higher temperatures. Warm up should be faster during driving than idling thanks to higher loads.
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Originally Posted by E30 Racer
It's *not* a good practice to warm the car by letting it idle for an extended time. In fact, I can't think of a single compelling reason to do so. Keep the revs down and stay out of boost and you'll be just fine.  |
Agreed!